Description :
This position is responsible for applying a strong commitment and
knowledge to the importance of food safety and brand protection to ensure
the integrity of the food products purchased for use at the restaurant
level. This position will conduct basic research and new product research
and development.
Responsible for the food safety/quality assurance function of product
categories, working with the purchasing and development teams to research
alternate source and product optimization.
Performs product audits, product matching, data analysis, creating
reports and pro-active communication with suppliers. Performs routine
audits based upon food safety sensitivities, dollar amount spent, and
brand integrity components. Auditing/evaluation of products, analyzing
data, producing reports, and communication of results internally with
purchasing and development as well as to suppliers.
Ensures supplier alignment; specifications will be reviewed for alignment
and relevance on an annual basis. Reviews will focus on the completeness
of quality and technical detail of the specification with the intent of
continual improvement such as reduced variability in performance over
time.
Supports the regular auditing and approval of new suppliers by
establishing, communicating, and documenting performance criteria and documenting
audit results internally with purchasing and development as well as the
respective suppliers.

Requirements
Knowledge :· Excellent
reasoning and mathematical Skills
· Good organizational skills
· Good communication skills, ability to work with diverse groups of
people including Marketing, Sales and Production
· Broad understanding of production processing equipment and processes